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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.63, 900.65 and 357.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.63, 900.65 and 357.91 is: 493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.63 : 900.65 = 357.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.63/900.65 = 357.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.63x = 900.65 × 357.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.63x = 322,351.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,351.64/652.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.93

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